New Year … Hot New Products & Features
A new year means new home trends, technology and products! (The recent International Builders Show, Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, and Consumer Electronics Show introduced a ton of new and innovative inventions for the home.)
Here at Calvosa, we are committed to building homes that reflect each family’s unique lifestyle. Our builder and in-house design team are up on all the latest trends, so you’ll find plenty of inspired elements for your home! And since our homes are smart home ready, you can bring us your latest technology, and we can install it! Check out some of the hot products, designs and features we love!
1.) Understated design. Design-wise, a clean, less cluttered look is all the rage. At Calvosa, we’ve already embraced this trend. Our kitchens and bathrooms are models of sleek design, with smooth surfaces, lots of glass, and unfussy tile and accents. Our flooring and trim are elegant and sophisticated without being overbearing. And our exteriors are classically inspired, yet timeless.
2.) Outdoor living spaces. Spacious patios, cozy courtyards, screened-in porches, and welcoming porticos… Extended outdoor living spaces are a trend that we really go for! From fire pits to fireplaces, gas grills to pizza ovens, TVs to real furniture, this is definitely not your parents’ backyard experience.
3.) Smart home technology. To say that this field has exploded is an understatement. In the span of a few years, we’ve gone from smart thermostats to whole house automation. This year’s slate of smart home products include increasingly smarter kitchen appliances, smart bathtubs, smart faucets, smart garage doors, even smart mirrors! (Make sure you invest in a smart home hub, too. Someone has to manage all this technology!)
4.) Energy-efficient everything. From insulation to HVAC, lighting to plumbing, every year brings better, more efficient systems. We strive to incorporate the best possible products and building practices in every Calvosa home, including high performance low-e insulated glass windows and sliding glass doors, smart energy testing, air sealing and duct sealing, and even solar energy capabilities. Learn more about what’s new in home design! Chat with our in-house design team about incorporating trends into your new Calvosa home!
Innovative Smart Home Technology in Our Grace Estates Homes
One of the hottest trends in new homes today is smart home technology. From heating and air conditioning to audio/video systems, smart home technology lets you control your whole house from your phone!
As our fearless leader, Vince Calvosa, notes, “Home automation systems are the biggest change going on in home building and design right now. Being able to control the lights, the thermostat, the security system, not to mention the entertainment system, all at once… who doesn’t love that!”
According to Smart Home USA, the term “smart home” usually refers to a residence that has systems capable of communicating with one another, which can be controlled remotely from any room, as well as from any location by phone or internet. Smart home technology may include:
- Appliances
- Lighting
- Heating/Air conditioning
- TVs, computers or entertainment systems
- Security or camera systems
Smart home technology allows homeowners to monitor their homes from anywhere in the world, any time they want. In the interest of comfort and security, homeowners are taking advantage of the opportunity to make their homes smarter with technology that monitors and controls doors & windows, lighting, HVAC, irrigation, and more. In older homes or brand new ones, integrated home technology is definitely becoming a “must-have” item.
So, although we’re dedicated to old world craftsmanship here at The Calvosa Organization, “we are also thrilled to be able to offer the latest in smart home technology in our homes at Grace Estates,” says Vince. “Our homes may look traditional, but the technology inside them is innovative and cutting edge.”
In addition to the coolness factor, we’re sure our homeowners will appreciate the comfort and energy saving advantages that a smarter home will offer, as well as the peace of mind that comes from being able to know what their home is thinking!